Lake City, FL (ZIP 32055) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 20, 2020.
Lake City has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Lake City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2014.
Lake City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake City was EF2 Tornado on Mar 7, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1998), causing $2.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32055 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), wildfires (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake City, FL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Lake City (ZIP 32055) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2014.
Lake City has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32055 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 7, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Lake City, FL area (ZIP 32055). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →